Ashley Young (Man Utd vs. Real Madrid, 2 August)

While still on their pre-season high, Manchester United kicked off August with a team goal that was supposed to set the tone for the year ahead.

That hasn't quite come to pass, but it is fair to say that the goal itself is worthy of admiration, with important contributions from Darren Fletcher, Wayne Rooney and Danny Welbeck prior to Ashley Young's finish.

For Louis Van Gaal's sake, he must hope his team can recapture such vibrant form now that the season proper is underway.

Claire Lavogez (France U20 vs. Costa Rica U20: Women, 6 August)

As we all know, women's football is rubbish and they play like amateurs. Or maybe not.

Claire Lavogez's sensational effort for France's U20 team at the recent World Cup in Canada further reinforces the point that the ladies' game is trending upward and is more than worthy of the increased attention it is receiving.

Sensational work in the buildup, followed by a wonderful first-time strike. Football doesn't get much better.

Jordan Henderson (Liverpool vs. Dortmund, 10 August)

When it comes to flowing pass-and-move football, few sides, if any, are better than Brendan Rodgers' Liverpool at the current time.

Jordan Henderson is perhaps the player who has benefited most from the new attacking style, so it was fitting that he should put the finishing touch on a magnificent pre-season effort in a 4-0 drubbing of Dortmund.

The movement from start to finish is majestic, with pinpoint one-touch passing key to unlocking the opposition defence and a midfield runner on hand to apply the finishing touch.

Ivica Olic (Wolfsburg vs. Bayern Munich, 24 August)

Ivica Olic has always been renowned for his incredible work rate, but goals like this show the former Bayern player has undeniable technical ability.

Playing against his former club on the opening day of the new Bundesliga season, he produced this Goal of the Season contender with a smart turn and a shot into the far corner from the edge of the area.

Mame Diouf (Stoke vs. Man City, 30 August)

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Mame Biram Diouf's reputation in England has not always been the best, but he has made a spectacular start to his Stoke career thanks to an 80-yard run and finish against reigning champions Manchester City.

Diouf missed chances in previous appearances for his new side but made amends by racing away from Aleksander Kolarov, leaving Fernandinho standing and slotting the ball through Joe Hart's legs.

He was assisted in his efforts by the poor nature of the goalkeeping in question, but it was a fine individual goal worthy of recognition.

Elkeson (Guangzhou Evergrande vs. Liaoning, 31 August)

Elkeson could have been included for one of two stunning goals scored against Liaoning this past weekend, but it is his first that narrowly outstrips his later free-kick for a place in our top 10.

While his record of 20 goals in 20 games this season would suggest he is a little above the standard of his opponents, there was very little the folk of Liaoning could do on this occasion.

Cutting in from the left, where he has been shunted since the summer arrival of Alberto Gilardino, the Brazilian unleashed a 25-yard rocket to give his side the lead and maintain their lead in the CSL table.